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<p><h2>THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW (CH. 5 : 1-16)</h2>

<SUP class="vnum">1</SUP> And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
<SUP class="vnum">2</SUP> Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
<SUP class="vnum">3</SUP> “ Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
<SUP class="vnum">4</SUP> Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 
<SUP class="vnum">5</SUP> Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 
<SUP class="vnum">6</SUP> Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 
<SUP class="vnum">7</SUP> Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 
<SUP class="vnum">8</SUP> Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 
<SUP class="vnum">9</SUP> Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 
<SUP class="vnum">10</SUP> Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
<SUP class="vnum">11</SUP> “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
<SUP class="vnum">12</SUP> Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
<SUP class="vnum">13</SUP> “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 
<SUP class="vnum">14</SUP> “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
<SUP class="vnum">15</SUP> Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
<SUP class="vnum">16</SUP> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

<p>Glory be to God forever. <b>Amen</b>.

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